Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.

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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Hot tub
Parking available
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mahurangi West, Auckland

Wenderholm Regional Park
‪18 min drive‬
Orewa Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Martins Bay
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mahurangi Magic- Comfortable and colourful bach ( Classic New Zealand beach cottage) with a great deck to enjoy elevated views over native bush to the Mahurangi Harbour. The views from the front BBQ deck are mesmerising and the birdlife is abundant. Fully-equipped kitchen with F&P dish drawer dishwasher. Breville espresso coffee maker. Cosy new king-sized bed with quality pure cotton sheets. Heat pump for cooling and heating plus Dyson fan and heaters. Free Wifi. Netflix Acorn and Sky TV. One good-sized private bedroom with beautiful views over the harbour and a small walk-through bedroom. Most suitable for a couple who want a romantic weekend away but can accommodate one or two extras on comfortable king single bed with trundle bed underneath. The bathroom and laundry have just been updated with 1mx1m shower with good water pressure in bathroom. Currently there is construction work in progress on a downstairs bedroom but this is not visible from the guest area and does not impinge on your use of the property. If you appreciate character with a touch of nostalgia this property will appeal to you.

Property manager

Alison Geddes

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mahurangi West

Located in Mahurangi West, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Bohemian Museum and Warkworth and District Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. SheepWorld and Auckland Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mahurangi West, Auckland

What's nearby

Scotts Landing - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mahurangi Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Wenderholm Regional Park - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
Orewa Beach - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
Martins Bay - 30 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Honey Centre & Honey Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Puhoi Valley Cheese - ‬14 min drive
‪Walnut Cottage Cafe - ‬19 min drive
‪Little & Local Coffee Kitchen - ‬24 min drive
‪Chairs Cafe & Bar - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Scotts Landing, Jamieson Bay and Mahurangi Regional Park. Te Hana Te Ao Marama is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Colin T.

4 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot for a holiday

All mod cons in this very comfortable kiwiana bach made for a very pleasant stay. Lovely spot overlooking the beautiful sea and bush of Mahurangi West. Great swimming at the beaches and plenty to explore.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les T.

26 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful and relaxing for body and sole will be back.

It was amazing so beautiful and quiet very open perfect for body and sole, really relaxed.will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

26 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous classic NZ bach

We enjoyed a comfortable and relaxed stay in this cute, cosy bach. The views and surrounding area is beautiful (even during a summer storm), wish we had longer to enjoy the beach and regional park. The house had everything we needed, check in was easy and communication friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breakaway

Lovely and relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

24 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Typical Bach

We loved the bachy feel.so much like our 50 year old Kawau crib

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN f.

27 December 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

bookabach should be closed down

It was like a dump.In fact in was a dump for the landlord you could hardly move for rubbish everywhere it was just like the tv program hoarders .It was plain to see bookabach never inspect the properties they let.Never go to bookabach

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

1 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

This is a gorgeous Bach with great views, well appointed and with everything you need for a lovely getaeay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

2 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night Short stay

The cottage was really quaint. An amazingly comfortable king size bed accessed through a small room that housed the single bed also comfortable and the bedding was awesome. Wonderful views over the water. Would recomend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Stef K.

11 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat little getaway

Alison has created a comfy little haven. Great base to explore Mahurangi region from. Peace and quiet with magic views. Thanks for having us.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

26 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic kiwi bach experience

Lovely Bach with amazing views from the deck. Nice decor, comfy beds, great wifi, fantails and finches entertain from amongst the fruit trees. Everything you need - ideal for a couple. Bathroom is still authentic like our great Grandmas house. Perfect weekend away location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray J., Auckland

23 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

Booking and messaging was convenient and easy. Location was priceless and accomodation was more than adequate for my needs. Recommend this stay if you need a quiet, scenic place to get away. Only thing is getting to and from the main highway, takes a bit of time and patience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

12 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

Loved sitting on the deck here and enjoying the view. Very peaceful and the house had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor S.

17 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice setting

Cute

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

15 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The photos don't do it justice

Our stay at Alisons batch was lovely. Alison has created a beautiful space. A perfect balance between quintessential old nz batch with modern luxieries and lots of personality. Great walks, views and a plethora of books to curl up and escape from the world with and the comfyiest bed ever. Thanks for sharing your special space. Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

21 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

I absolutely loved this Bach, it was the perfect balance between Bach and lux with beautiful linen, views, books, music and crockery. Alison was great to deal with and we felt at home straight away. So grateful that Alison shares this space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew & Johanna U., New Zealand

7 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Wonderful Views; amazing location

We had a lovely 3 nights stay at this property. Cozy and warm with a very comfy bed. Very adequately equipped kitchen and plenty of towels and linen if needed. Minor hitch finding the key but the friendly neighbours helped and Alison called us shortly after to ensure we were ok. A nice place for a couple to stay in 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terese M.

29 November 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

Felt homely as soon as we arrived, great old bach. Clean and tidy, everything we needed for our stay was there. Super comfy bed too. Lovely view. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Nic K.

29 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view

Squeaky clean bach, original condition. Good view from the deck and main bedroom.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

denise b.

4 March 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View and community

This cottage was the perfect place to be.... terrific community, lots of beaches, and close to towns. This quiet cul de sac is private and relaxing. We had a terrific time... Discovered the surroundings, met lots of friendly and welcoming neighbours... Felt right at home. The fig tree was the best... Picked them right of the tree every day. What a treat!!

6/10 Okay

John L.

1 March 2019

Wonderful position and view.

Well equipped basic Bach. Disappointed to find unmade bed and little effort made to accommodate guests, however clean and perfect for our needs. We will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Cherry W.

23 February 2019

A lovely little cottage with friendly and helpful hosts.

My husband and I were looking for a lovely place to stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This cottage was an ideal place and the surroundings were wonderful with places to explore all around us. Happy with our short stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alison Geddes

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Spaces

About this property